exposed threads on swingarm? is this normal?

[LongDogRacing]

http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2631152#post2631152

i posted this on svrider, but wanted folks from my local forum to chime in as well. anyone got an idea on whether this is how the swingarm is supposed to be? thanks!

[vw151]

I know on the ducs they shim this area to make the chain line up properly. Not sure about exposed threads though

[blue03636]

Someone with a SV manual should have the specs but that takes up the slack between the swingarm and frame. It keeps the swingarm tignt on the chain side of the frame. I don't see where they call out a spacer so threads would show.

[Moto-Brian]

Yes. They have a threaded spacer essentially that compensates for any "gap" between frame and motor. Same with a GSXR, for example. Kind of a layman response, but yes, they are a threaded spacer...

Basically, you can remove the swingarm bolt and the spacer still snug (they have a low ft lbs rating), the swingarm will not move much if at all. You then need to loosen the spacers and the swingarm will drop right out. Boom.

[r1crusher]

That's "Boom. Check please!"

Get it right next time, B.

[LongDogRacing]

thanks Brian for the reassurance. sounds like i'm worried for nothing!

Yes. They have a threaded spacer essentially that compensates for any "gap" between frame and motor. Same with a GSXR, for example. Kind of a layman response, but yes, they are a threaded spacer...

Basically, you can remove the swingarm bolt and the spacer still snug (they have a low ft lbs rating), the swingarm will not move much if at all. You then need to loosen the spacers and the swingarm will drop right out. Boom.